Potrero Hill activist Tony Kelly, who came in second four years ago, will try again to win the seat to represent District 10 on the Board of Supervisors.

Tony Kelly is running to represent District 10

Kelly filed his papers Wednesday with the

Department of Elections, setting up a rematch between him and incumbent Supervisor Malia Cohen for the district that includes Potrero Hill, Bayview-Hunters Point and Dogpatch.

He said he will focus his campaign on affordability issues, including housing, and on environmental issues such as clean air and water.

“Too many San Franciscans face an uphill battle, especially here in District 10,” he said, “Our district is part of one of the richest cities in the richest state in the richest country in the world, and yet our neighborhoods are home to the highest unemployment rates in the city, our homeowners are at risk of foreclosure, and our tenants at risk of evictions. This is unacceptable, and we must do better.

District 10 Supervisor Malia Cohen

“My family has been through bankruptcy, I’ve been a tenant my entire adult life and gone through a no-fault eviction. I’ve been through the tough choices that District 10 residents go through every day.”

A San Francisco native, Kelly is well known for his community activism, including nine stints as president of the Potrero Boosters neighborhood association.

Cohen, who grew up in the Portola neighborhood, said she looks forward to the race.

“I welcome the opportunity to share our record of success and vision for District 10’s future throughout this campaign,” she said.